Feds, provincial govts invest in public transit in New Brunswick

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Edmundston — People living in the Edmundston, Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and Haut-Madawaska area will benefit from accessible public transportation after an investment of more than $1.7 million from the federal, provincial and local governments. This was announced by MP René Arseneault, Minister Gilles LePage, and Northwest Regional Service Commission CEO Bruno Volpé. The funding will enable the Northwest Regional Service Commission …

$16m offered through Canada Community-Building Fund to NF&L

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St. John’s—The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Newfoundland and Labrador for this fiscal year. The next payment …

$33m given to Saskatchewan under Canada Community-Building Fund

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Regina —The federal government has transferred more than $33 million to Saskatchewan under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Saskatchewan for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made prior to the …

Feds transfers $9m through Canada Community-Building Fund to PEI

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Prince Edward Island — The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Prince Edward Island for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to …

Canada Community-Building Fund for next 10 years announced for Alberta

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Edmonton — The Governments of Canada and Alberta have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, Alberta will receive more than $1.3 billion over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the province. The renewal of this agreement means that the critical infrastructure that supports housing will …

Federal, municipal dollars activate Jane Street

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Vaughan  — A combined investment of $16 million will construct cycle tracks, sidewalks, and traffic signals on Jane Street, a major arterial road in Vaughan. Announced by MP Francesco Sorbara and Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, this project will improve safety, accessibility and traffic flow along Jane Street. Between Highway 7 and Teston Road, Jane Street will be upgraded by adding eight …

Taking Next Step to Build Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

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New extension will connect more people to jobs and rapid transit in Toronto and Mississauga TORONTO — The Ontario government is awarding a contract to construct the elevated portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to deliver faster and better transit that connects communities from Toronto to Mississauga. “As part of the …

Intersection closures on Adelaide Street for streetcar track installation

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Toronto – The City of Toronto is accelerating some work to install streetcar tracks on Adelaide Street, which will require a full intersection closure of Adelaide and Yonge Streets followed by a full intersection closure of Adelaide and York Streets. Beginning 6am, Tuesday, October 10 until 11pm, Friday, October 13, the intersection of Adelaide Street West and Yonge Street will …

Investing in Stratford’s transition to zero-emission transit

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Stratford – Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, and His Worship Martin Ritsma, Mayor of Stratford, announced a federal investment of $96,000 to support Stratford in planning for the transition of its transit fleet to zero-emission buses. This investment will enable the City of Stratford to conduct a feasibility study that will assist with the transition to electric buses. …

Toronto encourages residents to participate in regional transport planning survey

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Toronto – Starting this week, Toronto residents will be among the approximately half a million households receiving invitations to participate in the second phase of the Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS).  The first phase of the survey took place last fall with more than 1.2 million households in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas invited to participate. With a partnership …